September 25, 2004

Last Week’s Program...
Dr. Jeffrey Barber, president and CEO of Owensboro Medical Health System, brought club members up to date on several of the hospital’s current programs and initiatives. Dr. Barber reviewed plans for the new Cancer Center, which is currently under construction. The building will be equipped with the state-of-the-art technology and is scheduled to open in June 2005. The Cancer Center was recently awarded accreditation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Barber also mentioned the progress of OMHS’s open heart program. Through its affiliation with Jewish Hospital Heart and Lung Institute, the heart center has recruited a top-notch medical staff and is on track to perform 400 procedures this year.  

Dr. Barber also discussed some of the hospital’s planning initiatives. Efforts are being made to identify ways to invest resources as wisely as possible along the entire continuum of care. Dr. Barber stressed the importance of wellness – 50% of a person’s health is determined by his/her lifestyle choices; 20% by heredity; 20% by the environment; and 10% by the health care he/she receives. He identified 1) quality medical personnel, 2) quality medical technology, and 3) access to primary health care as key factors in improving the health of the community. The hospital is also investigating possibilities for regionalization of services through collaborative arrangements in surrounding counties.  

We thank Dr. Barber for this informative update.  

Attendance: 84 

Highest Attendance This Year: 103 

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Mike Sullivan 

Fellowship Report: Bill Gabbert 

Introduction of Guests: Roger Stacy and Gerald Poynter, guests of David Young; Jeff McCain, guest of Ross Leazenby  

Make-ups: Noel Maddox at the Daviess County club  

Thought for the Week: “You’ve got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference.” ~ Chris(tine) Marie Evert (b. 1954) American tennis player, won women's singles at US Open 

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:   
At one of the forums I attended during the Rotary International Convention this past May, participants discussed membership retention. I heard one longtime Rotarian make a profound observation about why members stay in Rotary, many for a lifetime. He said simply, "They enjoy the Rotary experience." I’ve been thinking recently about what makes Rotary for many of us an experience, not just an organization. I’m sure it has a lot to do with fellowship and service, but attendance at weekly meetings is probably a factor as well. Tim Bradshaw and our monthly program chairs are working hard to provide relevant speakers for our meetings. Thanks to all of them for taking on a big job and for doing it well. We’ve had some great programs so far this year! 

Bottom line…. the Rotary experience is mostly what you make of it. Has it been awhile since you attended a meeting? If so, I’d like to invite you back again. We’ve missed you.  

Hope to see you on Wednesday!  

Pat

ANNOUNCEMENTS   
• Indoor playground pledge forms are available at the Fellowship Table.  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Tim Bradshaw - September 28
Rich Litov - September 28   
George Collignon - October 1 

ROTARY FACTS...  
Did you know… 
that the first motto of Rotary International, “He Profits Most Who Serves Best,” was approved at the second Rotary Convention, held in Portland, Oregon, in August 1911. The phrase was first stated by a Chicago Rotarian, Art Sheldon, who made a speech in 1910 that included the remark, “He profits most who serves his fellows best.” At about the same time, Ben Collins, president of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis, Minnesota, commented that the proper way to organize a Rotary club was through the principle his club had adopted — Service, Not Self. These two slogans, slightly modified, were formally approved to be the official mottoes of Rotary at the 1950 convention in Detroit — “He Profits Most Who Serves Best” and “Service Above Self.” The 1989 Council on Legislation established “Service Above Self” as the principal motto of Rotary, since it best explains the philosophy of unselfish volunteer service. 

ROTARY REMINDERS...   
• Tim Bradshaw is the program chair for September.  
• Bill Gabbert will be at the Fellowship Table during September.  • Don’t forget to make up your missed meetings at Daviess County Rotary, 7 a.m. on Tuesdays at Heavenly Ham Restaurant in Towne Square North. 
• If you have an email address and are not receiving the Impetus online, or you have changed your email address, please send an email to kim@mediaworksadvertising.com and you will be added to the Rotary email address list.  
• Log on to Rotary’s website at www.owensbororotary.org. You’ll find our current member directory, photos of new members, past copies of the Impetus, some interesting history, and more!  

Please mail any questions, suggestions, or comments regarding the Impetus to:  

Mike Wallace 
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P.O. Box 1866 
Owensboro, KY 42302 
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DEADLINE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE IMPETUS IS THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO MONDAY'S PUBLICATION DATE.  

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:  
October 6: District Governor Bob Boudreau 
October 13: Will Carpenter – GIS 
October 20: Keith Free – Owensboro Community Development 
October 27: Richard Stallings – Home Builders Association  

2004 - 2005
OWENSBORO ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS
President: Pat McFarling
Vice President: Bill Dexter
Past President: Jeff Ebelhar
Secretary: John Kurtz
Treasurer: Bob Nation
Directors: Tish Correa-Osborne, Todd Inman, Patty Drury, Tim Bradshaw, & Noel Maddox

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